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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 11, 2000
Filed:
Dec. 17, 1997
Applicant:
Inventors:
Judith R Zaunbrecher, Racine, WI (US);
Mary Beth Adams, Lake, IL (US);
Luz P Requejo, Racine, WI (US);
Assignee:
S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc., Racine, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61L / ; A61L / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
422126 ; 44275 ; 44519 ; 431288 ;
Abstract
This invention provides a wick composition which is comprised of a polymeric strand such as polyethylene, which has a content of particulate cellulosic filler ingredient. The cellulosic ingredient contains chemically-bound air-freshener constituent. The wick is adapted for incorporation in a candle body. When the wick is ignited, it combusts with a controlled release of the air freshener constituent into the atmosphere.